Police said the outbreak Washington a large outdoor party in the early hours of sunday conflict caused shoot, injury to one person and about 20 others, including an off-duty police officer who was still in danger.
Metropolitan police chief Peter Newtham told journalist ,17-year-old Christopher Brown was killed in a shoot incident after midnight in the southeast where residents gathered for music and food parties.
"There was a dispute, and a variety of weapons were used ," said Nutham. "
Police said that although no one was immediately announced arrest, at least three gunman may be involved. shoot's motives are n' t clear, mr. newtham said. Other officers took the injured off-duty officer to the local hospital.
"She is now fighting for her life. He added ," To our knowledge, the remaining gunshot wounds are in no danger of life. "
District resident Nelson told the media that he heard a quick gunshot, and then saw "people lying on the ground" and "hiding under the car ".
"That's terrible. "he said.
Although such large-scale gatherings were banned due to restrictions during the new crown epidemic, hundreds of participants may still have attended. "During the new crown, we can not tolerate such gatherings in our city. "said Newtham ." It's too dangerous. "
Washington Mayor Muriel Bouzer (Muriel Bowser), near the shoot scene, said it was forbidden to drink and use outside public places marijuana, and to gather more than 50 people to prevent the spread of coronal virus.
"As a community, our zero tolerance for this activity is very important. He added that the police would have to make "tough decisions" and "break the events ".
The Washington Post reported that the party had previously been advertised in leaflets to promote the "34th n-EAT" picnic, which would begin on Saturday night, adding that it would be a "no drama event ".
